Public Hearings

question 132

Multiple Choice

Public hearings:

• A) are required in both formal and informal rule making.
• B) can be held regionally.
• C) are required under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Narrow Sea

A relatively small and elongated body of seawater that lies between two landmasses, often acting as a natural border.

Volcanic Islands

Islands formed by volcanic processes above the sea level, often at hot spots or oceanic plate boundaries.

Oceanic Plateau

A large, high-standing, submarine plateau formed by volcanic activity and consisting mainly of basalt.

Abyssal Plain

A large, flat, almost level area of the deep-ocean floor, usually found at depths between 3,000 meters and 6,000 meters.